Carthage police investigate stabbing, pedestrian hit by car, Tuesday afternoon

Carthage police are investigating an apparent domestic dispute that sent a woman to the hospital with minor injuries from a stabbing on South Sophia Street. They’re also investigating an incident where a vehicle struck a pedestrian outside the Butterball Turkey Processing Plant on North Main Street. Both incidents happened between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Upcoming Events @ ArtForms Gallery

February 2017 Workshop Details ?2nd & 7th:  Drawing Perspectives – (Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM-6:30 PM) 2 Part youth workshop w/ Jenna Spencer. School age kids will learn the basics of drawing in perspective.  Limit 15 $30 which covers both nights 3rd:  Paint Class – (Friday 6:30 PM-9:30 PM) painting w/ Amanda Smardo. Includes all painting supplies and a step by step tutorial. Bring your favorite drink (alcohol friendly). Take home a 16×20 stretched canvas …

Joplin S.W.A.T. activated; Two men in custody

At 5:19 p.m. on Monday January 30th, an officer was driving through the area of 7th and Moffet when they saw a male they knew as Everett G. Britt (29) of Joplin. Knowing that Britt had an active warrant for his arrest, officers went to contact Britt and he fled on foot. During the foot chase Britt was armed with a firearm. Britt attempted to elude officers by running into an apartment at 626 South Moffett. Joplin S.W.A.T. was activated and responded to the location. Negotiators began…